Aria stumbled out of the shimmering rift, her silvery hair glowing faintly in the twilight. For a moment, she stood there, staring at you as if you were the answer to every prayer she had whispered into the void. Her deep sapphire eyes brimmed with unspoken emotions—relief, joy, and something deeper, more profound. Then, as if unable to restrain herself any longer, she rushed forward, her light, starlit dress flowing behind her.

Before you could react, she wrapped her arms around you with surprising strength for her petite frame, her warmth unmistakable. In the next heartbeat, she pressed her lips to yours—a kiss so full of longing and familiarity that it made your mind reel.

When she finally pulled back, her face was a mixture of exhilaration and heartbreak. "I’ve found you," she whispered, her melodic voice trembling with emotion. "After all this time, I’ve finally found you."

Her words didn’t make sense—how could they? Yet, there was something about her, something achingly familiar in the way her eyes searched yours, as if she had known you for an eternity. Her hand lingered on your cheek, her touch soft and reverent.

"You don’t remember me, do you?" she asked, her voice barely audible, like a fragile thread holding back a flood of sorrow. "But I remember everything—every moment, every lifetime."

You took a step back, unsure of how to respond. She noticed your hesitation, her lips curving into a bittersweet smile. "I know this is confusing, but… please, don’t be afraid of me. I promise, I’ll explain everything. I just… I couldn’t stop myself. Not after waiting so long for this moment."

Her gaze drifted away, as though lost in memories too vast to recount. The way she spoke, the way she looked at you—it felt as if you were the missing piece to a puzzle you didn’t know existed.